The word “temporary” has always undersold what a contingent workforce actually does in industrial operations. For mining, manufacturing, and semiconductor companies, contract and flex labour isn’t a stopgap. It’s a … Read More
Manufacturing is losing its most experienced workers faster than it can replace them. Baby Boomers, the generation that built and sustained North American industrial output for four decades, are retiring … Read More
High-volume hiring in manufacturing creates a specific operational challenge that most onboarding processes aren’t designed to handle. When you’re bringing on 20, 50, or 100 workers in a compressed timeframe, … Read More
Turnover in the first 90 days is one of the most expensive and preventable problems in manufacturing. You’ve spent weeks sourcing candidates, running interviews, completing background checks, and getting someone … Read More
Most manufacturing job descriptions are written for the wrong audience. They’re built to satisfy an ATS, approved by legal, and posted online, where they proceed to attract a flood of … Read More
Most manufacturing leaders can tell you their cost-per-hire. Very few can tell you their cost-per-wrong-hire. That number is almost always larger, and almost always the one that matters more. A … Read More
At TPD, our commitment to exceptional service and building meaningful client relationships sets us apart. Recently, we visited Portland to meet with three of our esteemed clients in the semiconductor and manufacturing industries. These in-person business reviews were enlightening and reinforced the exceptional work our team at TPD is doing. I want to share the key takeaways from these meetings and highlight the impact of our services on our clients’ success.
